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Blockchain is a type of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology).

A blockchain, originally block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block,a timestamp, and transaction data (generally represented as a Merkle tree).

Can be used to create and enforce "smart contracts"

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What do you own when you buy an NFT?

A non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique smart contract stored on a blockchain that can be created by anyone and then transferred to others with a record of the transfer being recorded on the blockchain. Legally, what does owning an NFT get you?
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What legal restrictions are there on creating NFT's?

Creating, or minting, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), involves calculating the hash of a digital file and creating a token containing that hash on a blockchain such that only someone knowing the private key of a wallet can create transactions…
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How to find a US lawyer for consultation in the open-source + banking + blockchain space?

Considering writing open-source software in the banking/cryptocurrency space (in the USA). Want to do it properly, and have a few questions for how to navigate the space. What's the type of lawyer I need to talk to and how do I find them?
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Court Decisions where Ethereum Blockchain was used to determine a verdict

I asked on https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/, and was directed here. Where can I find actual cases where Blockchain (particularly Ethereum Blockchain) was used in a case, or better yet, decided the verdict of a case. Blockchain technology can be…
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Blockchain based insurance policy brokerage - requirements and restrictions

I have some questions regarding the concept and legality of a blockchain based peer-to-peer insurance platform. A little background: The basic idea is for people being given the possibility to "insure" another users private property, whatever that…
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Can blockchain be declared illegal?

Some blockchains allow to embed arbitrary data in it. What happens if someone embeds some illegal data, for example, a copyright-protected movie, or a collection of illegal pornography, inside a block? Imagine, that it was found several years later.…
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